Trial Lawyer View Blog

Trial Lawyer View, the go-to podcast for personal injury trial lawyers. Hosted by Jason D. Lazarus, a renowned attorney expert to fellow lawyers and author of The Art of Settlement & Litigation to Life. The podcast explores cutting-edge topics in personal injury law, covering best practices, firm growth strategies, and ways to accelerate success. As part of Peak Practice by Synergy, a community dedicated to helping to optimize personal injury practices, the podcast also delves into firm operations, marketing, technology, and more

Follow These Steps if You Were Injured on Vacation

People go on vacation to relax and have fun, but unfortunately, accidents can happen and sometimes vacationers wind up injured while away on a trip. We’ll take a look at a few common accidents that happen on vacation, and what to do if one of them happens to you. If …

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Ethics on Vacation

Q. As we head to the beach for a two-week vacation, my wife and kids want me to leave my cell phone behind so I won’t be distracted with client calls. Is this a good idea? Legal …

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Kill Billables?

Q. In charging clients by the hour, aren’t we rewarded for inefficiency and penalized for expeditious resolutions? Is there a more ethical way to bill our clients for legal services? A. Though there is nothing unethical about …

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Counselor At Law

Q. Rather than focus on charges that may be tough to beat, my client repeatedly insists that she wouldn’t be prosecuted at all if she were white. As a white woman, how can I get her off this racist rant? …

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How Do You Prove Negligence in an Injury Case?

If you are injured by someone else and plan to file a personal injury case, it will likely involve negligence in some way. As an accident victim, it’s important to understand what negligence is. Negligence refers to the concept that the person who caused the accident you were in owed …

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Can You Sue for Pain and Suffering After a Car Accident?

Minnesota is considered a no-fault insurance state. This means that if you are injured in a car accident, you receive coverage for medical costs up to your insurance policy limits without having to file a lawsuit or prove that someone else was to blame. Due to how no-fault insurance states …

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Caring for Our Colleagues

Q. In a profession with a higher incidence of mental illness and addiction than society at large, are we doing enough to care for our colleagues? A. Like lawyers themselves, our profession places a low priority on wellness …

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